中醫經絡穴位措施在護理實務照護上之運用與發展

Application and Development of a Chinese Medicine Meridian and Acupoint Intervention in Nursing Practice

中醫醫學主張整體宏觀以及辨證論治與施護，其藉由多元途徑提供健康照護措施，其中，經絡穴位針灸是為合適護理專業應用於健康促進、疾病預防、疾病照護等。因此，本文旨在探討經絡穴位相關的針灸措施在護理實務照護上之實務運用與發展。首先，介紹中醫醫療照護之發展與現況；繼而，中醫護理之經絡穴位刺激應用，依據臨床專業經驗、病人需求與喜好，並考量穴位刺激應用之安全性；接續，穴位刺激與實證研究，陳述經絡穴位刺激之介入成效的相關實證研究，期許臨床知識轉譯時的參酌、以益於實踐實證實務照護；最後，中醫護理之未來展望與投資，在護理專業實務照護上，經絡穴位措施須具備全面性的專業知識與技能，護理專業人員絕對值得投資自己來完備中醫護理知能的建構。在提供最佳證據、擁有專業知能以及考量病人偏好之下，將更能促使整體醫療實證照護的完備以及品質的提昇。

Chinese medicine advocates a holistic and comprehensive approach that emphasizes differential diagnosis, treatment, and nursing as well as a diverse range of healthcare options. Within Chinese medicine, acupuncture techniques targeting meridians and acupoints are recognized as a suitable healthcare modality for promoting health, preventing diseases, and managing existing conditions. This article was designed to explore the practical application and advancement of acupuncture related to meridians and acupoints in the field of nursing. After introducing the development and current landscape of Chinese medicine healthcare, the application of acupoint stimulation within the context of Chinese medicinal nursing is discussed, taking into account clinical expertise, patient preferences, and safety concerns. Next, empirical findings on the impact of acupoint stimulation interventions are presented in hopes of translating clinical knowledge into evidence-based practice. Lastly, future prospects and investments in Chinese medicinal nursing are outlined. Within the realm of professional nursing practice, attaining proficiency in meridian and acupoint interventions requires comprehensive expertise and skills. Healthcare professionals in the nursing field should contemplate enhancing their knowledge and competencies in Chinese medicinal nursing. By providing the best evidence-based care, possessing specialized expertise, and taking patient preferences into account, the quality and completeness of evidence-based healthcare may be improved.